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Physical Therapy Help For You

Published on October 20, 2010 By Bob Finnie

October is National Physical Therapy Month.  Physical therapists play a vital role in the health and safety of the elderly.  From working with post-surgery issues to Parkinson’s to arthritis to falls prevention, physical therapists have the training to make you feel better and do more.  The American Physical Therapy Association has helpful information on this special [...]

Disability Etiquette

Published on August 12, 2010 By Bob Finnie

IndependenceFirst, the resource for people with disabilities, developed the Do’s and Don’ts of Disability Etiquette.  This is a great follow up to the recent anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Click to read, and then follow their handy tips for people with disabilities.

20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Published on July 25, 2010 By Bob Finnie

July 26 is the celebration of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.  The idea of celebrating American freedom twice in July is highlighted in a recent community column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel titled ADA’s Birthday: Freedom at 20.  Flags can fly on this day, too. See all the facts about the Americans [...]